[wjones14]

I feel like I really need a tank protector because of the way the seat forces you into the tank on this bike. I almost always wear a zippered jacket and think that eventually the zipper is going to scratch the tank unless I put a pad on it. The problem is, I don't really love any of the tank pads I've seen - though I haven't seen many outside of Internet stores.

I want one that looks like it belongs on the bike, and don't really want a crazy mural design with skulls or whatever on it. Something plain like this maybe:

Can anyone post some ideas, preferably with pics installed on a Z1000?

 

[galahad05]

Hi,

New to the forums, pretty new to this bike too (2010 black zed1k). Bought it used with 1600 miles on it. Hope to spend some time here, learn a thing or two (right now, #1 on my list is "how to competently adjust your suspension").


....and now to the purpose of this post:
The original owner put a clear tank pad on the bike, and I have to say...I like the look.
Keeps the bike looking clean. You can barely tell they're there.

 

[Ninjawasaki]

I'm kind of in the same boat. I've always been a fan of the mag-knight magnetic deals, but think I may try a stick on deal this time around. I'm kinda liking the Rascal Grafik ones that were shaped for the Z1000. Here's one of the models...

Kawasaki Z1000 2010, Rascal Grafik X-ak Tank Pad Stardust White - Orange - Tank pad X-Ak - Tank Pads

 

[wjones14]

I'm kind of in the same boat. I've always been a fan of the mag-knight magnetic deals, but think I may try a stick on deal this time around. I'm kinda liking the Rascal Grafik ones that were shaped for the Z1000. Here's one of the models...

Kawasaki Z1000 2010, Rascal Grafik X-ak Tank Pad Stardust White - Orange - Tank pad X-Ak - Tank Pads

Rascal Grafik does make some really nice tank protectors. Here's one made for the candy lime green 2011 Z1000:

 

[Ninjawasaki]

Nice! Good to see a high res pic installed...I guess no more considering for me, now just gotta wait for the shop to open up on Tues to order it haha.

 

[Southwade]

 

[zgnome]

Who makes that one sw?

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[Southwade]

Who makes that one sw?

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Rascal Grafik for Ninja 1000

 

[zgnome]

Rascal Grafik for Ninja 1000

I guess the tanks aren't to different then because that seems to fit nicely.

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[Koggs]

I really like the candy lime green version. I asked for black and got this one... Sorta looks maroon in the 'black' areas. Going to order an oem pad and call it good.

 

[BennyV]

I use a full carbon fibre pad from Geelong Carbon Craft. It's just one layer of decorative CF that wraps right around the back half of the tank. I was getting some scratching around the sides originally, so this covered them up and stopped it getting any worse.

 

[jalaan1]

^^^^^ nice!
Have any more shots of it?

 

[BennyV]

Not at the moment, but I'll take some more in the morning. Anything in particular you want to see about it?

 

[GundamNitPete]

Not at the moment, but I'll take some more in the morning. Anything in particular you want to see about it?

How did you go about fitting it? The website says that it was "molded" and used real carbonfiber and "resin".

Does that mean it's one hard piece? Like a shell almost?

 

[Southwade]

How did you go about fitting it? The website says that it was "molded" and used real carbonfiber and "resin".

Does that mean it's one hard piece? Like a shell almost?

Z1000 2010 2012 Carbon Fiber Small Tank Protector - Geelong Carbon Craft

 

[GundamNitPete]

Looks like it is a Hard carbon shell. I like that alot.

SW, can you photoshop that green bike so it'd look close to the CB ornage? I got a nick in my tank's paint and I need something to cover it. That looks like a pretty cool addition to my bike.

 

[BennyV]

It's attached using double sided tape. Lots of it. I'm local to the shop, so I got them to fit it for me. It was a pretty difficult process to fit, but the result is really good.

 

[BennyV]

Incidentally, the photos on their website of the black bike is my bike.